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One of my goals is to put my kids to work so they can earn money, contribute to a Roth IRA, and learn the value of hard work and the power of investi…
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To my dismay, my beloved hot tub stopped working the other day. It had been fully operational since 2016, but when I went to visit it for a late morn…
Since 2009, I’ve been writing about the importance of working to live—accumulating wealth to achieve financial independence and freedom ASAP. But des…
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While visiting my parents in Honolulu this past winter, I ended up driving my dad's 28-year-old beater for eight days. He bought that Toyota Avalon n…
As I sadly watch my stock portfolio correct by over 10%, I find serenity in my paid-off home. No matter how much the stock market tanks, it's comfort…
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I have the pleasure of speaking with Humphrey Yang, a personal finance content creator with over 1.6 million followers on YouTube and over 3.3 millio…
Financial Samurai
03/26/2025
With trade wars, massive federal government employee cuts, fallout with Ukraine, and worsening relationships with European countries, the Trump admin…
Financial Samurai
03/05/2025
With stock market volatility returning and the potential for an economic slowdown ahead, I can’t help but feel grateful for the incredible gains we’v…
Financial Samurai
02/25/2025
I speak with Dr. Jordan Grumet about building purpose for a happier and more meaningful life. If you're feeling stuck, as many of us so inevitably do…
Financial Samurai
02/20/2025
In part 2 of my discussion with Ben Miller, CEO of Fundrise, and sponsor of Financial Samurai, I ask him about how an open-ended venture capital fund…
Financial Samurai
01/29/2025
In this episode, I speak to Ben Miller, co-founder and CEO of Fundrise about his outlook for commercial real estate in 2025. Despite high mortgage ra…
Financial Samurai
01/16/2025
One of the biggest reasons I was against contributing to a Roth IRA is my belief that most people won’t make more money in retirement than while work…
Financial Samurai
01/09/2025
Happy New Year everyone! I hope you’re enjoying the time off and doing some reflecting. I’ve returned to San Francisco after eight days of being in O…
Financial Samurai
01/04/2025
I speak to high school principal, John Durante, about his latest book, Straight From The Admissions Office. We also talk in depth about how high scho…
Financial Samurai
12/16/2024
I recently spoke with Steve Chen, founder of Boldin (formerly NewRetirement), about common concerns retirees face. Boldin stands out as the most comp…
Financial Samurai
12/06/2024
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